starting now. Getting going on these has not been a smooth process. First, I misplaced some of the toile that I’d bought especially… well I did finally find it. Isn’t it great? The Hawaiian theme?
And I’ve been having trouble dyeing flesh tones that I like- I am no expert with the dyes. As a result, it is difficult to reproduce colors that I’ve been satisfied with before. (Reminder to self- take more notes!) Also, all the scrap toiles I’ve been using take the dye differently. Arg. I have a crafting mantra- limit your variables… that’s the problem here- too many variables.
So- here is the first to be finished- on the left. I looked and thought and brought him to show off at doll club, but his skin was just too, too pink for me. I HAD to change it, but was afraid I’d ruin him… in the end, I knew I had to do something. I mixed up a wash of Burnt Umber acrylic paint and brushed it over him to tone down the color. Thank Goodness, he survived the operation! Phew! So, now we present Mr. Tattoo Man #1 in the next series!
I’m not sure you can even tell from the photos, but trust me, it’s better.
I sewed up 4 dolls. One, I managed to spill ink on- ink that does not come out … I told you I was having a rocky time with these. I have another one finished which I will post later. One more that I decided needed a color wash. We will see if he survives his treatment.
My plan is that when I have 5 or so finished, I will put them into my Etsy shop in a bunch. I will post and notify people who have written to me, when that will happen.
I love the hula lady. Wonderful fabric choice!
hi mimi,
your color mixing did the trick. they are wonderful! please let me know when they are in your shop.
sigh!
susan
Brilliant! as usual.:-) Have a great trip.
Enjoy your little travel! your tattooed men are great!
OMG. These are BRILLIANT! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Thank you for creating your blog — it is impressive and inspiring.
Do you have an orange-haired man this time around? I can’t tell just by glancing at your supplementary Flickr photos, but he’s the gent in which I am interested. Do let me know when they’re finally uploaded to your Etsy shop!
Just checking out your blog and seeing what some of the other members of Boston Handmade make.
Being a tattooed woman, I am loving these dolls. They are super cool and unique, not to mention handsome and dashing. I hope I can see them in person soon. What a great idea with the “tattoo fabric”. Wow.
Mimi: Missed the last meeting, My sister in law passed away on the 5th of April. At least she is at peace. I knew the last time we went to see her at the Hospice House she wouldn’t last the week. ALS is a nasty disease. Needless to say it has been an interesting winter for sure around here.
Your going great guns with your tatooed boy friends ! I am still stumbling over those cigar boxes I promised you. hopefully I will get them out to you at some point. I will be going to Charleston the end of May and be back the 2nd of june. Hope to make that last meeting. Thanks for the info on the Blog at the March meeting. I started mine but haven’t got much on it yet.